Sheep & Goat Meat

Goats - Sheep constitute a very important species of livestock in India, mainly on account of their short generation intervals, higher rates of prolificacy, and the ease with which the goats as also their products can be marketed. They are considered to be very important for their contribution to the development of rural zones and people. The local initiatives to promote quality labels and innovative products for cheeses, meat and fibres could help goats in keeping a role for sustainable development in an eco-friendly environment all over the world. However, the future of the goat and sheep industry as a significant economic activity will also be very dependent on the standards of living in the countries where there is a market for the goat products.

Areas of Production:

Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Hilly regions of North and Eastern Himalays are the Indian regions with maximum livestock population.

The country is largest exporters of Sheep & Goat meat to the world. The country has exported 21906.51 MT of sheep & goat meat to the world for the worth of Rs. 835.75 crores/ 129.68 USD Millions during the year 2017-18.